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Commack, New York — Beyer Graphics, a Long Island, New York folding carton converter recently upgraded
its capabilities with the addition of a Bobst EXPERTFOLD 110-A2 CS folder-gluer. Specializing in pharmaceutical
and consumer goods packaging, Beyer Graphics approaches its fourth decade after starting out as a local
commercial printer in the early eighties.
Dan Beyer reports that the EXPERTFOLD is the company’s fourth Bobst folder-gluer. According to Beyer,
“We’re fortunate enough to have grown our business over the past year, so to better meet the demand and
serve our clients we needed the increased capacity.”
In addition to increasing production throughput, running product at speeds up to 1,476 ft/minute, the
EXPERTFOLD brings additional versatility to Beyer's finishing department. The “A2” configuration of the
new folder-gluer gives Beyer the capability to fold over 3,000 different box styles including a wide range of
straight line, crash-lock and others. The ability to fold materials ranging from carton board (up to 164 lbs/msf)
and N, F and E micro-flute corrugated board allows Beyer to offer their customers an expansive range of
manufacturing solutions.
The EXPERTFOLD is equipped with the latest generation computer control and set-up system, the Bobst
C.U.B.E. 3. The system's user friendly interface simplifies set-up and adjustments and allows job data to be
stored and recalled for reoccurring product runs. All features which add to the efficiency of the folding and
gluing operation. The C.U.B.E. 3 also comes with a wireless remote, giving the operator greater mobility
around the machine and further enhancing set-up and operation efficiency. This high-end folder-gluer also
features Bobst ACCUfeed for the precision alignment of blanks upon entry as well as the patented flipper
ejector system for the automated removal of gluing defects even at the machine’s top running speed.
The EXPERTFOLD’s modular design gives Beyer the ability to reconfigure and expand to meet changing
markets and customer/consumer demands. “Eventually we’ll be moving into Braille with the addition of an
AccuBraille unit directly to the EXPERTFOLD,” according to Beyer. “So if we’re going in that direction, we
felt the precision alignment the Accufeed provides would not only be important for our current work, but also
be essential to future growth.”
Source: Bobst Group Press Releases
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